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Kantara Chapter 1 is all set for its big pan-India release on October 2 on the occasion of Dussehra. The movie has been generating hype for its concept and the expectation it created after the sequel became a blockbuster across languages. But a recent promotional event in Hyderabad created controversy when Shetty chose to speak in Kannada despite the presence of Telugu superstar Jr NTR. After which, many Telugu fans were disappointed and took to social media to share their disappointment. The backlash led to the trending of the hashtag #BoycottKantaraChapter1.

Reacting to the hashtag #BoycottKantaraChapter1, Rishab addressed the issue during a pre-release event in Vijayawada and said, “Telugu people and Kannada people are brothers. Next time I come for Jai Hanuman promotions, I will speak in proper Telugu.” He also mentioned in a tweet that he is actively learning Telugu. Rishab wrote, “Vijayawada, you were full of love & energy today. Grateful for the warm welcome.”

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Earlier, in a Hindi press release event of Kantara Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty said, “I’ve always kept the Kannada language close to my heart. After doing numerous interviews, I’ve made an effort to improve my language skills. I genuinely believe that speaking the local language shows respect to the people, and I try my best. But at times, it becomes challenging, as speaking one language in one region might seem like I’m ignoring others.”

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“India may have many languages, cultures, and beliefs, but the underlying values remain the same. Wherever I go, I enjoy learning the local language and always strive to do so even with languages I’m not yet fluent in,” he added.

Kantara Chapter 1 also features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, Jayaram and Achyuth Kumar in key roles. The film has been directed by Rishab Shetty himself. It is the most massive action sequences, involving over 500 fighters and 3,000 people across a sprawling 25-acre rugged landscape. Kantara Chapter 1 is slated to release in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and English. It has been made on a whopping budget of Rs 125 crore.